Self-Guided Tour at the Romantic Island of Hydra from Athens

4.5 (2 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration7h - 8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Hydra is one of the most romantic destinations in Greece, built on a slope overlooking the Argosaronic gulf.
Traditional stone mansions, narrow cobblestoned streets, secluded squares and above all the banning of cars and the use of around 500 donkeys as means of public transportation, explain the reason why Hydra preserved its distinctive atmosphere through the passage of time.
You can walk along the waterfront, the heart of the town, you encounter monuments, churches, canons, museums, old mansions, statues of famous heroes, shops and cafes, while picturesque winding streets lead you to neighborhoods located at the upper part of the town.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • English speaking driver
  • Private round transfers from/to Hotel in Athens / Pireus port
  • Ferry tickets from/to Piraeus port/Hydra/Piraeus port
  • Pick up / drop off at your hotel in Athens
  • Meals, personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Piraeus
    2h
    Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Athens (at about 09.00) to transfer you to Piraeus Port in order to take the ferry to the cosmopolitan Hydra where you will reach after 1/5 hour.
    Hydra is one of the most romantic destinations in Greece, built on a slope overlooking the Argosaronic gulf.
  2. Hydra
    3h
    Who cares if there are barely any beaches? You can always find a slab of sunbaked rock from which to leap rock from which to dive into the clearest water in the world
    Car-free and protected by a preservation order, Hydra has always been the artists' muse of the Greek Islands.
    Traditional stone mansions, narrow cobblestoned streets, secluded squares and above all the banning of cars and the use of around 500 donkeys as means of public transportation, explain the reason why Hydra preserved its distinctive atmosphere through the passage of time. You can walk along the waterfront, the heart of the town, where you will encounter several monuments, churches, canons, museums, traditional mansions, statues of famous heroes, shops and cafes, while picturesque winding streets lead you to neighborhoods located at the upper part of the town.
    It is rather impressive the fact that such a tiny island is the birthplace of five Greek Prime Ministers!
  3. Piraeus
    2h
    At the afternoon (about 15.15) you will take the ferry back to Piraeus port where our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Athens. (note that, you can send us a special request to return later than 15.15 without extra cost)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel or Airb&b in down town Athens.
Pick up from Athens airport with additional cost

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Free of charge / complimentary face masks and hand sanitizers
  • The tour is customizable and can be arranged according to your prefence and time you wish to spend.
  • Bring with you comfortable shoes, sun hats and sun screen.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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